Job Description
Mo m tou | About Us
At the Treasury Te Tai Ohanga, were creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. Were the Governments lead economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.
Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealands biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our countrys collective tomorrow.
This role sits in the People and Capability Division, supporting the organisation to deliver on its purpose by building strong leadership, inclusive culture, and people practices that enable impact.
Korero mo te turanga | About the Role
Hei Kai rahi Aheitanga Matua, m u e t rai, e rahi hoki te heitanga M ori o te hinonga hei whakaahei i te rahitanga whai tikanga, i te ahurea hinonga hoki, me te mahi a te ohu ahumahi.
M u e whakarato tohutohu rautaki matua, tiakitanga hoki kia whakatungia ai te heitanga M ori ki roto i o m tou t ngata, tikanga whakahaere hoki o te hinonga ki te whakatutuki i o Te Tai Ohanga whakaarotau me te h pai kawenga mo Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
M te turanga koe e:
Arahi, e tiaki hoki t te hinonga wh nui rautaki heitanga M ori me ng mahere whai p nga, ka takea mai i Te Ao M ori, ka hoahoatia hoki kia manawa u ki ng kaimahi.
Tohutohu te Tumu Whakarae r tou ko te ohu rahi matua, ko ng kai rahi matua hoki, mo ng kawenga, te koke whakamua, ng turaru hoki, ng araw tea hoki o te heitanga M ori.
Whakau heitanga M ori ki roto i ng t ngata m t mua, me ng anga whakawhanake rahitanga, ng kaupapahere hoki me ng tikanga whakahaere o te hinonga.
Tohutohu ahunga rautaki, whakaarotau hoki, me ng m t pono hoahoa mo ng kaupapa heitanga M ori hei waihanga i te whakapakeketanga me te whakaaweawe w -roa ki te hinonga.
Whakau te whai tikanga, te mana ahurea hoki, te whakaaweawe hoki o ng aronga heitanga M ori m ng putanga mahea, te arom tai hoki, me te whakapai ake tonu m tetahi tirohanga no Te Ao M ori.
Hanga te whai rahitanga, te m ia me te papanga mo te heitanga M ori i te wh nui o te hinonga.
Korero mo te turanga | About the Role
As M ori Capability Lead, you will shape and guide the organisations M ori capability as a critical enabler of leadership effectiveness, organisational culture, and workforce performance.
You will provide senior strategic advice and stewardship to ensure M ori capability is embedded across our people and organisational practices, supporting The Treasury | Te Tai Ohanga to meet its strategic priorities and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
In this role you will:
Lead and steward the organisation-wide M ori capability strategy and related plans, grounded in Te Ao M ori and designed for meaningful staff engagement.
Advise the Chief Executive, ELT and senior leaders on M ori capability obligations, progress, risks and opportunities.
Embed M ori capability into core people, leadership and organisational development frameworks, policies and practices.
Advise on strategic direction, priorities and design principles for M ori capability initiatives to build long-term organisational maturity and impact.
Assure the effectiveness, cultural integrity, and impact of M ori capability approaches through clear outcomes, evaluation, and continuous improvement using a Te Ao M ori lens.
Build leadership ownership, confidence and accountability for M ori capability across the organisation.
O pumanawa | About You
Youll bring:
Fluency in te reo M ori me ona tikanga, with extensive experience applying tikanga and m tauranga M ori in complex organisational and leadership contexts.
Demonstrated experience leading and influencing complex initiatives that deliver sustained organisational or system-level capability change.
Proven ability to engage with confidence, credibility, and cultural intelligence within te ao M ori and across diverse cultural frameworks, including navigating complexity, ambiguity, and differing worldviews.
Strong relationship stewardship skills and the ability to provide trusted advice at senior leadership level.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, persuasive, and trusted advice at senior leadership level.
Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Te Ao M ori, te reo M ori, Human Resources) or equivalent depth of professional experience.
Ko ng hua | What we Offer
This is an important job and thats why well do all we can to support your success. Five weeks annual leave, along with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.
Ng Mokopuna a T ne, our wharenui that sits at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.
Well prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.
Tono mai in ianei | Apply Now! Applications close at 11.55pm on Sunday, 17 May.
For more information and a korero please contact trevor.moeke@treasury.govt.nz or candy.gray@treasury.govt.nz.
Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)
At the Treasury Te Tai Ohanga, were creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. Were the Governments lead economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.
Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealands biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our countrys collective tomorrow.
This role sits in the People and Capability Division, supporting the organisation to deliver on its purpose by building strong leadership, inclusive culture, and people practices that enable impact.
Korero mo te turanga | About the Role
Hei Kai rahi Aheitanga Matua, m u e t rai, e rahi hoki te heitanga M ori o te hinonga hei whakaahei i te rahitanga whai tikanga, i te ahurea hinonga hoki, me te mahi a te ohu ahumahi.
M u e whakarato tohutohu rautaki matua, tiakitanga hoki kia whakatungia ai te heitanga M ori ki roto i o m tou t ngata, tikanga whakahaere hoki o te hinonga ki te whakatutuki i o Te Tai Ohanga whakaarotau me te h pai kawenga mo Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
M te turanga koe e:
Arahi, e tiaki hoki t te hinonga wh nui rautaki heitanga M ori me ng mahere whai p nga, ka takea mai i Te Ao M ori, ka hoahoatia hoki kia manawa u ki ng kaimahi.
Tohutohu te Tumu Whakarae r tou ko te ohu rahi matua, ko ng kai rahi matua hoki, mo ng kawenga, te koke whakamua, ng turaru hoki, ng araw tea hoki o te heitanga M ori.
Whakau heitanga M ori ki roto i ng t ngata m t mua, me ng anga whakawhanake rahitanga, ng kaupapahere hoki me ng tikanga whakahaere o te hinonga.
Tohutohu ahunga rautaki, whakaarotau hoki, me ng m t pono hoahoa mo ng kaupapa heitanga M ori hei waihanga i te whakapakeketanga me te whakaaweawe w -roa ki te hinonga.
Whakau te whai tikanga, te mana ahurea hoki, te whakaaweawe hoki o ng aronga heitanga M ori m ng putanga mahea, te arom tai hoki, me te whakapai ake tonu m tetahi tirohanga no Te Ao M ori.
Hanga te whai rahitanga, te m ia me te papanga mo te heitanga M ori i te wh nui o te hinonga.
Korero mo te turanga | About the Role
As M ori Capability Lead, you will shape and guide the organisations M ori capability as a critical enabler of leadership effectiveness, organisational culture, and workforce performance.
You will provide senior strategic advice and stewardship to ensure M ori capability is embedded across our people and organisational practices, supporting The Treasury | Te Tai Ohanga to meet its strategic priorities and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
In this role you will:
Lead and steward the organisation-wide M ori capability strategy and related plans, grounded in Te Ao M ori and designed for meaningful staff engagement.
Advise the Chief Executive, ELT and senior leaders on M ori capability obligations, progress, risks and opportunities.
Embed M ori capability into core people, leadership and organisational development frameworks, policies and practices.
Advise on strategic direction, priorities and design principles for M ori capability initiatives to build long-term organisational maturity and impact.
Assure the effectiveness, cultural integrity, and impact of M ori capability approaches through clear outcomes, evaluation, and continuous improvement using a Te Ao M ori lens.
Build leadership ownership, confidence and accountability for M ori capability across the organisation.
O pumanawa | About You
Youll bring:
Fluency in te reo M ori me ona tikanga, with extensive experience applying tikanga and m tauranga M ori in complex organisational and leadership contexts.
Demonstrated experience leading and influencing complex initiatives that deliver sustained organisational or system-level capability change.
Proven ability to engage with confidence, credibility, and cultural intelligence within te ao M ori and across diverse cultural frameworks, including navigating complexity, ambiguity, and differing worldviews.
Strong relationship stewardship skills and the ability to provide trusted advice at senior leadership level.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, persuasive, and trusted advice at senior leadership level.
Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Te Ao M ori, te reo M ori, Human Resources) or equivalent depth of professional experience.
Ko ng hua | What we Offer
This is an important job and thats why well do all we can to support your success. Five weeks annual leave, along with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.
Ng Mokopuna a T ne, our wharenui that sits at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.
Well prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.
Tono mai in ianei | Apply Now! Applications close at 11.55pm on Sunday, 17 May.
For more information and a korero please contact trevor.moeke@treasury.govt.nz or candy.gray@treasury.govt.nz.
Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The M ori Capability Lead position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
